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The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a consent agreement with Chemence, Inc. to address allegations of deceptive practices related to their claims about products being "Made in USA." The FTC found that Chemence falsely advertised their glue products as primarily made in the United States, while much of the materials were sourced from abroad. The proposed order includes a $1.2 million judgment and guidelines for future advertising and compliance measures, including preventing Chemence from making false claims about product origins unless they accurately reflect manufacturing and material sources. This action is part of a shift towards stricter enforcement of "Made in USA" claims, aiming to protect consumers and honest competitors.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a consent order to address alleged anticompetitive practices by the private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. The firm was accused of violating several federal laws by consolidating anesthesia services in Texas through its company, U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc., which led to increased prices. The proposed order seeks to limit Welsh Carson's influence over this company and requires them to obtain FTC approval for future acquisitions in anesthesia and related medical fields to prevent similar monopolistic behavior. The public has until March 20, 2025, to submit comments on this proposed consent order.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comments on a proposed consent agreement with Planned Companies, related to alleged anti-competitive practices. The agreement addresses the use of "No-Hire Agreements" by Planned Companies, which restricted other businesses from hiring their employees, potentially violating competition laws. The proposed order requires Planned Companies to stop enforcing these agreements and inform both their customers and employees that the restrictions are no longer valid. Public comments are open until February 5, 2025, and the FTC will use the feedback to decide whether to finalize the order.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a proposed consent order regarding IntelliVision Technologies Corp., which will settle allegations of misleading claims made about their facial recognition software. The FTC accused IntelliVision of falsely claiming high accuracy rates and unbiased performance across genders and races, as well as their software’s robustness against spoofing attempts. This Proposed Order includes measures to prevent similar misleading claims in the future and will remain open for public comment until January 6, 2025. Furthermore, the company is required to ensure their claims are supported by competent and reliable testing, and they must comply with specific accuracy and reporting requirements outlined by the FTC.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a consent order with Everalbum, Inc. to address allegations that the company engaged in unfair and deceptive practices. The FTC claims that Everalbum misled users about the use of facial recognition technology and the deletion of user data upon account deactivation. The proposed order requires Everalbum to delete certain data and obtain user consent for processing biometric information. The order is open to public comments until February 24, 2021, after which the FTC will decide whether to make it final.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a proposed consent order with Mobilewalla Inc., a data broker accused of unlawfully collecting and selling consumers' sensitive location information without obtaining proper consent. The company allegedly violated multiple parts of the FTC Act by collecting and retaining precise location data and targeting consumers based on characteristics revealed by their location history, such as religion or medical conditions. The proposed order aims to restrict Mobilewalla's future data practices, mandating they verify consumer consent and avoid retaining sensitive data indefinitely. The public is invited to comment on this order until January 6, 2025, before the FTC makes a final decision.